Pitt Instagrammers capture campus life
By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
March 18, 2020
If you’re stuck at home and desperately missing Cathy, crave one last meal at Market or in need of at-home fitness motivation — look no further than your Instagram search bar.
Druids establish not-so-secret social media presence
By Nicole Marzzacco, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
An Instagram and Twitter account — both with the handle @realpittdruids — run by a secret society called the Druids first became active in early December 2019.
Opinion | Hiding Instagram likes is not the solution to improving mental health
By Remy Samuels, Staff Columnist
December 4, 2019
This is definitely a positive move by Instagram to alleviate the self-esteem issues that people experience as a result of the app.
Opinion | Dark tourism shouldn’t be used for social media clout
By Remy Samuels, Staff Columnist
November 4, 2019
This behavior is reflective of a disconnect with the past and simultaneously reveals a dangerous aspect of social media.
Satirical staff picks: Our dream jobs
February 6, 2019
In the heat of all of the assignments, applications and exams, we can’t help but dream of a low-stress life, here are our funny post-grad plans:
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, oh my!
By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
January 7, 2019
The facebook comment section of Pitt Athletics posts aren’t always the best place to hang out, but according to SID Julie Jurich, who is in charge of the social media, it usually isn't too bad. You can find out what all goes into the social media pages here.
Student-run Instagram celebrates the squirrel-ebrities of Oakland
By Jon Kunitsky, Staff Writer
November 29, 2018
itt’s campus squirrels have gained a significant following on the Squirrels of Pitt Instagram page with their fluffy tails and shenanigans in Oakland.
Rescue dog reaches Instagram fame
By Joanna Li | Staff Writer
January 11, 2018
Lu-Seal’s silver dog collar reads “Don’t feed me, I’m on a diet,” reminding her admirers of the long journey she has overcome to be healthy and happy — even if they have to say no to her puppy-dog eyes. As a 9-year-old abandoned chihuahua weighing a dangerously heavy 16 pounds, more than ...
Filters and flour: Pitt student mixes photography and baking
By Rachel Lombardo / For The Pitt News
August 21, 2017
With three vanilla pound cake rounds cooling in front of her, Elaine Khodzhayan combines the perfect concoction of peanut butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar into her signature frosting. Khodzhayan, a rising senior majoring in human resources management and business information systems, is the baker ...